Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the robotics sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
What these grants can fund
- Business expansion and capital investment
- Equipment and infrastructure upgrades
- Workforce training and skills development
- Technology adoption and innovation
- Export and market development
Common eligibility requirements
- Registered Australian business with a valid ABN
- Must be operating in the relevant sector
- Matching co-contribution may be required
- Some programs have employee or turnover thresholds
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 7 of 7The Corporate Innovation Network connects large corporate organisations with Queensland innovative businesses to develop creative solutions to industrial challenges. The program provides networking opportunities, co-funded open innovation processes through the Private Sector Pathways Program, and access to government-supported hubs in artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, advanced robotics, and agtech.
A grant program supporting not-for-profit Industry Partner Organisations to provide specialised sectoral advice and expertise to businesses in the Industry Growth Program. These organisations leverage their sectoral expertise in priority areas identified by the National Reconstruction Fund to help businesses commercialise and grow, complementing one-on-one advisory services provided to eligible SMEs.
A program that provides capital for early-stage venture capital limited partnerships to invest in innovative Australian businesses. The program attracts venture capital investors to high-potential sectors including agricultural technology, enabling funding for companies like SwarmFarm Robotics to develop and scale cutting-edge solutions.
CRC-P Grants provide matched funding for short-term, industry-led research collaborations lasting up to 3 years. The grants support projects that develop new products, services, or processes to solve industry problems and benefit SMEs, covering costs such as new research, proof of concept, pre-commercialisation, and industry-focused education.
A grant program funding community-based STEM engagement projects that inspire and educate students, particularly from underrepresented groups including regional and low socioeconomic areas, girls, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and people with disabilities. Projects support hands-on STEM learning through maker spaces, robotics, workshops, and inquiry-based education initiatives.
A grant program funding community-based STEM engagement projects that provide hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to school students. The grants support innovative projects delivered through schools, community organizations, and educational institutions across Australia, with a focus on underserved and disadvantaged student populations.
A grant program funding community organizations to deliver STEM engagement projects that empower students through hands-on learning experiences. Projects focus on building STEM skills including coding, robotics, science research, and problem-solving across regional, remote, and disadvantaged communities.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.